MELVILLE, N.Y., March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq:
HSIC), the largest distributor of health care products and
services to office-based dental, medical and veterinary
practitioners, announced that it has established the Japan
Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund in response to the tragic
earthquake and tsunami that hit Northern Japan on March 11.

"Along with the rest of the world, we are deeply saddened by the
loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami
in Japan, and hope for a good outcome for the missing people and
those dislocated by this terrible tragedy, " said Stanley M.
Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc.
"In addition to our efforts through the Japan Earthquake and
Tsunami Relief Fund, Henry Schein Cares is working closely with our
partner NGOs to seek opportunities to support humanitarian relief
efforts. As always, we stand ready to do our part."

The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund, established
through the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
organization, provides a way for Team Schein Members and others who
are interested in providing support to contribute. Henry
Schein will match all donations contributed to this fund by Team
Schein Members, and the proceeds will be applied directly and
completely to relief efforts.

To aid in the immediate response to emergencies around the
world, Henry Schein Cares, the Company's global social
responsibility program, partners with international relief
organizations and ensures that these organizations consistently
have Henry Schein health care products in their warehouses ready to
go when disasters strike.

In the past, Henry Schein Cares has responded to other disasters
including the recent earthquake in New Zealand and flood in
Australia; the earthquakes in Haiti, China, Chile in 2010; t